NJ Transit says unsafe and unkept bus stops are not its problem after rider outrage

Trenton, NJ – NJ Transit said damaged and unsafe bus shelters are the responsibility of local governments, not the state agency, after criticism erupted online over a broken shelter in South Jersey.…

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E-bikes become motorcycles under bill advanced by New Jersey Democrats

Trenton, NJ – Electric bicycles would be regulated as motorized vehicles under legislation advanced by New Jersey Democrats, a move that would require riders to obtain licenses, register their bikes, and carry…

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Democrats let New Jersey’s “no tax on tips” bill quietly die as progressive agenda surges in final session

TRENTON, N.J. – A proposal to exempt service workers’ tips from state income taxes has officially stalled out in Trenton, as the Democrat-controlled legislature wrapped up its final session of the year…

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ICE Agents Nab New Jersey Santa in Child Pornography Operation

NEWARK, N.J. — Federal agents with ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Newark, working alongside local law enforcement, have arrested a Santa Claus impersonator accused of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material,…

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Murphy administration raids $190M from Clean Energy Fund to fill budget gaps for NJ Transit

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers have approved the diversion of $190 million from the state’s Clean Energy Fund to close budget shortfalls in the upcoming fiscal year, reigniting criticism from environmental…

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Phil Murphy Explains Why New Jersey Needs a Sales Tax Increase, Slams Plan to Cut Taxes

Trenton, NJ – If taxes are your number one concern, then New Jersey isn’t the state for you. It was the message Governor Phil Murphy rode into Trenton and he’s riding that…

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NJDOT bans tractor trailers on several interstates as major winter storm hits the state

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Transportation issued a statewide commercial vehicle travel restriction Friday afternoon as a major winter storm began sweeping across the region, bringing snow, ice, and…

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Powerball bonanza spreads $700K across New Jersey

Twelve New Jersey players win big in Christmas Eve Powerball drawing Trenton, NJ – A dozen Powerball players across New Jersey hit big on Christmas Eve, each claiming either $50,000 or $100,000…

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Five days until New Jersey gas tax increases again as state formula triggers annual hike

TRENTON, N.J. – Gas prices are dropping in New Jersey, but that’s going to end in just a few days. New Jersey drivers will soon pay even more at the pump as…

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Debris spill, watermain break and multiple construction zones slow traffic across New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. – Drivers across New Jersey faced several traffic disruptions Friday morning, including emergency closures caused by debris, downed wires, and a watermain break, as well as long-term construction on key…

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NJ lawmakers approve extra $250K for Mikie Sherrill gubernatorial transition

TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee has advanced a measure providing additional funding to support Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill’s transition into office. The panel voted 11–1 on December…

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New Jersey Trooper Dismantled Crime Family’s New Jersey Operation

TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey State Police has named Detective Sergeant Michael Gallant of the Official Corruption North Unit as the 2025 Trooper of the Year for leading a multi-year investigation…

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Chairman Gilmore faces growing revolt inside Ocean County GOP as rivals eye 2026 power shift

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Ocean County Republican Chairman George Gilmore, long a towering figure in New Jersey GOP politics, is facing unprecedented dissent from within his own ranks as party leaders quietly…

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Brick lawyer hired to defend man among seven charged in a multi-state prostitution and racketeering case

TRENTON, N.J. – A Brick Township man is among seven individuals charged in what state authorities describe as a large-scale prostitution and racketeering network operating illicit massage parlors across New Jersey and…

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New Jersey seat belt use hits record 95% after statewide ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign

TRENTON, N.J. – Nearly 95% of New Jersey drivers and front-seat passengers are now buckling up, marking one of the state’s highest seat belt usage rates on record following this year’s “Click…

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Elementary school safety patrol visits New Jersey State Police headquarters for hands-on learning day

TRENTON, N.J. – Students from Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School’s Safety Patrol program spent the day at New Jersey State Police Headquarters, where they explored the department’s history, met specialized units,…

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NJ Assembly passes bill to criminalize fertility doctors who secretly use their own DNA to impregnate patients

TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Assembly has unanimously passed legislation making it a felony for fertility doctors to inseminate patients with their own genetic material without consent, moving to criminalize a…

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New Jersey Assembly approves municipal homelessness bill in 66–4 vote

TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Assembly has overwhelmingly approved legislation allowing municipalities to establish local homelessness trust funds and housing plans, marking a major step toward empowering towns and cities to…

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Jersey player wins $500K as Powerball explodes to $1.6B

New Jersey Powerball player wins $500K as jackpot climbs to $1.6 billion Trenton, NJ — A New Jersey Lottery player scored a $500,000 Powerball prize using the Jackpocket app on Saturday, while…